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Urogynecology

Let's face it – no one wants to interrupt life with frequent trips to the bathroom. But if you're a woman in midlife, those urges, while not life-threatening, may be more than just an annoyance. They affect your quality of life.

Get the confidential, compassionate urogynecology care you need to live your life to its fullest. Join the one in three American women who find relief with the help of a urogynecologist.

Expert Care

Find the region’s first and only board-certified and fellowship-trained urogynecologist, Dr. Matthew Barker, at Avera Medical Group Urogynecology in Sioux Falls, SD. Along with our comprehensive women’s health team, Dr. Barker treats a variety of conditions, such as:

At Avera, you'll receive an additional layer of support and guidance from our urogynecology nurse navigator. Count on this registered nurse to coordinate your care, answer your questions and provide emotional and social support throughout your care.

Specialized Care For Urogynecologic Symptoms

Benefit from the specialized urogynecologic care if you experience any of the following symptoms:

Typically, these issues affect post-menopausal women. However, younger women, also may experience such conditions, which often are associated with childbirth. Take a risk assessment to find out if you’re likely to develop urinary incontinence.

Advanced Treatment Options

Choose from a variety of treatment options such as physical therapy, medications, biofeedback and minimally invasive, same-day surgical techniques.

Urogynecologic Surgery

Dr. Barker specializes in female reconstructive surgery and holds extensive training in vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical management of incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. This means you can find the best in urogynecologic surgery services at Avera.

Hidden Scar Hysterectomy

With additional training in the Hidden Scar Hysterectomy procedure, Dr. Barker can also perform a total hysterectomy through a small, hidden scar inside the vagina. Hidden Scar Hysterectomy is the least invasive way to remove the uterus.

MonaLisa Touch®

If you experience vaginal dryness, burning or painful intercourse, MonaLisa Touch provides a safe, effective and non-hormonal way to be treated. During this procedure – which only takes a few minutes and feels similar to a Pap smear – a laser stimulates collagen production in order to help the vaginal tissue return to its optimal state with minimal to no discomfort or downtime.

Sexual Medicine Program

A common, but often unspoken condition that many women face is pain during intercourse following childbirth, cancer treatment, surgery or trauma.

Count on Avera’s Sexual Medicine Program – the first and only program of its kind in the region – to help restore this aspect of your life. Based on your individual needs, our innovative program can bring together experts from urogynecology, cancer care, counseling, physical therapy and more to offer you a holistic approach to treatment.

If you experience any change in sexual function – such as vaginal dryness, decreased desire and arousal or discomfort and pain with intercourse – call 605-322-6700 to schedule your consultation.

Contact Avera Medical Group Urogynecology

Could you be among the one in three women who requires the care of a urogynecologist? Call Avera Medical Group Urogynecology in Sioux Falls, SD, to schedule an appointment. No referral is necessary.

Feel Better Now

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